US Senators Urge Russia to Resolve Poultry Issue

Thirty US senators have urged Russia to implement an agreement that allows the resumption of poultry exports to the country.

The senators sent a letter saying Russia’s actions were a setback to the countries’ trade relations.

“We ask you to honour the commitment our two presidents made less than two months ago and implement the agreement without further delay,” they wrote.

The lawmakers said in the past three years US poultry exports to Russia averaged about $800m.

In August, Russia lifted the ban on poultry imports from 68 US plants, leaving a ban in place for five processing units.

In January, Russia banned imported chicken, alleging the products are treated with chlorinated water for disinfection.